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No malware found

In code review (v8.0.7.1691)

Our reviewer read version 8.0.7.1691 — the most recent version we have reviewed — and found no malicious behaviour. The version shown here has not been individually reviewed yet.

What our analysis found

ExpressVPN: VPN & proxy browser extension, used by 1,000,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. Its permissions mean it can observe network requests. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in October 2026.

The extension is a legitimate tool from a well-known publisher with a Google trusted badge. All outbound network traffic goes to ExpressVPN's own infrastructure (,) for authentication, server discovery, and proxy operation, or to Mixpanel for anonymous product analytics. No browsing data, credentials, or personal information is exfiltrated to unauthorized third parties. The broad permissions are essential for VPN functionality (proxy, webRequest, cookies, privacy, etc.). The permhash cluster has 0% malware, and publisher reputation is strong. The ML model's low risk score aligns with this benign assessment.

ExpressVPN: VPN & proxy browser extension Chrome extension security report

ID: fgddmllnllkalaagkghckoinaemmogpe

Supported Languages

🇧🇷Brazilian Portuguese

🇩🇰Danish

🇳🇱Dutch

🇺🇸English

🇫🇮Finnish

🇫🇷French

🇩🇪German

🇮🇹Italian

🇯🇵Japanese

🇰🇷Korean

🇳🇴Norwegian

🇵🇱Polish

🇷🇺Russian

🇪🇸Spanish

🇸🇪Swedish

🇹🇭Thai

🇹🇷Turkish

Extension Info & Metadata

Status

Active

Version

8.0.11.1954

Size

4.29 MB

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

2,834

Users

1,000,000

Type

Extension

Updated

Oct 9, 2026

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted

Author: https://www.expressvpn.com/
Privacy: Privacy Policy
Help: Help Center
MX records exist: Yes
Domain exists: Yes
Is disposable: No
Is role-based: No
Mailbox exists: Yes
Website: Visit

Extensions

Active

Obsolete

Listed

Unlisted

Users

1,400,351

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Install growth

User Growth

Showing data from Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022

Versions

No change in user count

Compared to 3 months ago

3 versions released in this period

Rating Count

Total: 2,469 ratings+6 (0%)

Average Rating

Current: 4.64 / 5.0-0.02

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React Flow

Internal permhash`b24d82b393…`
No malicious matches

1 other extension carries this fingerprint, none of them known malicious.

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Permhash (Mandiant)`1d0304f4ba…`
No malicious matches

1 other extension carries this fingerprint, none of them known malicious.

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Item	Type	Severity	Description
privacy	Permission	Critical	This permission allows modification of Chrome's privacy settings. Rated Critical because it can disable security features, modify network configurations, and compromise browser security settings.
webRequest	Permission	Critical	This permission enables the extension to monitor and analyze all web requests made by the browser. Rated Critical because it can observe all network traffic including sensitive data, track browsing behavior, and gather authentication tokens.
webRequestBlocking	Permission	Critical	This permission allows the extension to intercept, modify, or block any web request in real-time before it reaches its destination. Rated Critical because it can modify sensitive data (like passwords, credit cards) before encryption, redirect traffic to malicious sites, or block security updates.
<all_urls>	Permission	Critical	This permission grants access to all websites without restriction. Rated High because it can access any web content, monitor all web activity, and potentially steal sensitive data across all sites.
Dangerous Permission Combination	Risk Factor	Critical	This extension can intercept, modify, and block web requests in real-time.
cookies	Permission	High	This permission provides full access to read and modify browser cookies. Rated High because it can steal session tokens, modify authentication cookies, and compromise accounts across websites.
nativeMessaging	Permission	High	This permission enables communication with applications installed on your computer. Rated High because it can exchange data with native programs, potentially exposing system-level information and local files.
Contextual Risk Factors	Risk Factor	High	The following context increases the overall risk: • 10% increase: Early script execution enables pre-emptive content manipulation • 14% increase: Older manifest version lacks modern security controls • 10% increase: About:blank access enables potential sandbox escape vectors
storage	Permission	Medium	This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
tabs	Permission	Medium	This permission enables tab management and monitoring. Rated Medium because it can track open tabs, access tab metadata, and monitor user browsing patterns.
unlimitedStorage	Permission	Medium	This permission removes storage quota restrictions. Rated Medium because it can store large amounts of user data without limits, potentially impacting browser performance and storing extensive tracking data.
Early Content Script Execution	Risk Factor	Medium	This extension runs content scripts at document_start.
About:blank Access	Risk Factor	Medium	This extension can run content scripts in about:blank pages.
Older Manifest Version	Risk Factor	Medium	This extension uses Manifest Version 2
notifications	Permission	Low	This permission displays system notifications. Rated Low because it can only show user-visible notifications without accessing system data.

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About this extension

Go online safely with blazing-fast speed. Switch locations, access content, and toggle between proxy mode and full app control

Read the publisher’s full description

Requires: • the ExpressVPN app for Mac, Windows, or Linux • an ExpressVPN subscription Why ExpressVPN for Chrome? INSTANT ACCESS TO YOUR VPN One click to connect and start browsing securely. SPOOFS YOUR LOCATION Stops HTML5 geolocation from revealing your whereabouts. BLOCKS WEBRTC Prevents websites from discovering your IP address and location. ----- ExpressVPN is a virtual private network engineered to protect your privacy and security. Use the internet safely and anonymously in just a few clicks. FAST VPN NETWORK Connect to VPN servers in 105 countries. ACCESS ANY CONTENT Safely access an unrestricted world of great content and apps with powerful speed and unlimited bandwidth. POWERFUL ONLINE SECURITY Protect your data and online activity with best-in-class encryption. Secure your connection on public Wi-Fi hotspots. INDUSTRY-LEADING PRIVACY PROTECTION Browse in peace while keeping your IP address and location private. Under our strict privacy policy, we don’t collect activity logs or connection logs—it’s been independently audited to ensure your protection. NEXT-GENERATION VPN PROTOCOL Get exclusive access to Lightway, a VPN protocol developed from the ground up by ExpressVPN to offer greater speeds, security, and reliability. APPS FOR EVERY DEVICE Download and use ExpressVPN on all your devices. Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, routers, smart TVs, and more. WIDE LANGUAGE SELECTION Make our browser extension work for you by switching among 17 languages. FIVE-STAR CUSTOMER SERVICE Get help in seconds, not days. Ask us anything, anytime, through 24/7 live chat support or email. ----- ExpressVPN keeps no connection logs and no activity logs, so no user can be matched to specific network activity or behavior. This extension tells the ExpressVPN app when you want to: • connect to a specific VPN server location • disconnect from the VPN • open the settings screen in the app You can choose to share anonymized analytics data with ExpressVPN, outlined in our Privacy Policy. Manage your preferences in the settings of your Windows, Mac, or Linux app. ----- Learn more about ExpressVPN: https://www.expressvpn.com https://www.expressvpn.com/privacy-policy

User reviews

4.6 out of 5 · 10 most recent reviews

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I have no qualms, technically, with ExpressVPN. I pay for it, it works, and does what it's supposed to do. My issue is this though...why does this extension interfere with my ability to copy/paste text from/to Google Keep? I have confirmed on multiple computers that when I have the ExpressVPN extension installed, I cannot copy/paste text from/to Google Keep.

Houston Laney·8 Oct 2026

Alles top, schnell und problemlos

Wolfgang Wagner·8 Oct 2026

bilgisayara program indiriliyor.eklentideki bilgiler masa üstüne yükle programı diyor.

Extension files

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Version	Size	Verdict	Findings	Permhash
8.0.11.1954 Latest	4.29 MB	Not scanned	—	1d0304f4ba9079e80ac655540ca69716ccbb728f4290403075fdd7d8caf5d327
8.0.0	3.78 MB	Not scanned	—	1fcb4455127871aecdf83fbfbd9d13ab6d9ac3d3f6fd0ec636c699c96785d612
8.0.1	3.79 MB	Not scanned	—	1fcb4455127871aecdf83fbfbd9d13ab6d9ac3d3f6fd0ec636c699c96785d612
8.0.2	3.79 MB	Not scanned	—	1fcb4455127871aecdf83fbfbd9d13ab6d9ac3d3f6fd0ec636c699c96785d612
8.0.8.1789	4.29 MB	Not scanned	—	1fcb4455127871aecdf83fbfbd9d13ab6d9ac3d3f6fd0ec636c699c96785d612
8.0.11.1931	4.29 MB	Not scanned	—	1fcb4455127871aecdf83fbfbd9d13ab6d9ac3d3f6fd0ec636c699c96785d612
8.0.10.1876	4.29 MB	Not scanned	—	1fcb4455127871aecdf83fbfbd9d13ab6d9ac3d3f6fd0ec636c699c96785d612
8.0.7.1691	3.81 MB	No malware found	0	1fcb4455127871aecdf83fbfbd9d13ab6d9ac3d3f6fd0ec636c699c96785d612
8.0.6.1598	3.80 MB	Not scanned	—	1fcb4455127871aecdf83fbfbd9d13ab6d9ac3d3f6fd0ec636c699c96785d612
8.0.6.1597	3.80 MB	Not scanned	—	1fcb4455127871aecdf83fbfbd9d13ab6d9ac3d3f6fd0ec636c699c96785d612

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